By Niveditha Kalyanaraman
September 2nd, 2023
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Sustainable eating has reached a new high with innovative techniques to curb food wastage come up every day. Do you know that some of the fruits and vegetables you peel have skins that can be eaten? Here are 11 fruits and vegetables' peels you can eat!
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While you shoot out the seeds like bullets, the skin is nutritious with a lot of vitamins. It also helps improve skin, immune system, lowers blood pressure, and aids in weight loss too.
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Our summertime favourite has a skin that's delicious and nutritious.Raw mango peel contains vitamin A, C and phytonutrients that are essential for the body. Phytonutrients lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cancer.
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Sweet Potato has a skin that helps improve eyesight and boost the immune system. It also contains potassium, iron, vitamin C and E, which help protect the body from numerous diseases.
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This chill veggie has a skin that helps in weight loss and has a lot of essential vitamins.
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The peel is definitely used to create compost. But eating it helps boost the immune system and also helps in cleansing the respiratory system.
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Lemon peels are often thrown away as they are only considered for juicing. But the real hero: its peel, helps decrease cholesterol levels, fight cancer, improve bone health and also improve oral health.
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It has a skin that is rich in fiber and low on calories. It also improves the bowel movements and contributes to weight management.
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Potatoes have a potassium and iron rich peel that helps support red blood cells function efficiently.
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It has a peel with a rich amount of fibre, folate, and vitamin E which makes it good for heart, cancer, and diabetes.
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Also called lauki, its peels are rich in fibre which is said to be good for digestion and better metabolism. Lauki peels can be turned into a tasty dish, making it a comforting addition to your lunch menu.
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Ridge gourd is full of vitamins and its skin is healthier than itself! It's a rich fiber agent and can be consumed by making tasty dishes with it.
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